137 software engineer intern jobs at 28 companies in Salinas, CA
🚀PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
Halo Industries: Manufactures silicon carbide wafers using laser-based slicing technology.
0+ YOEPursuing or recent graduate in software/CS/engineering; Python or C# experience; works with structured workflows and large datasets; able to debug issues and follow processes.
PlusAI: AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks.
Internship focused on integrating ROS2 into a high-performance robotics software stack; proficiency in C++, ROS2, and Linux; ability to benchmark and optimize performance; on-vehicle deployment experience desired.
SkyGig: Develops beamforming technology for high-speed wireless broadband communications.
Currently pursuing a CS/EE/Applied Math degree; strong Python; experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn; data processing with pandas/NumPy/SciPy; ML model evaluation; software engineering practices and collaboration skills.
OracleNYSE: ORCL: Provides cloud infrastructure and enterprise software for global businesses.
Experience with application development; programming in Java, JavaScript, C/C++, Python, Go; understanding data structures, algorithms, distributed systems; networking (TCP/IP, HTTP); databases/NoSQL; strong written and verbal communication; familiarity with agile methods.
IBMNew York Stock Exchange: IBM: Global technology providing enterprise software, cloud, and consulting.
6+ YOE6+ years software engineering experience with ≥2 years on Presto/Trino or Apache Spark internals; strong Java or Scala; connectors, UDFs/UDAFs, optimizer work; JVM tuning, open table formats, and clear written communication.
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Deliver exceptional developer experiences and build internal tools and services that support building and testing software at scale for Apple platforms (macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS).
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
Pursuing a BS/MS in software/computer science/engineering, available for a 12-week Summer 2026 internship, coding experience in Python/Java/Golang/C#/C++, and able to complete an online HackerRank assessment.
Altera: Manufacturer of field-programmable gate arrays and programmable logic devices.
Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in CS/EE or related; strong Python (C++ a plus); experience building AI/ML or backend/distributed systems; solid data structures and system design fundamentals.
Etched: Designs specialized AI chips optimized for transformer architectures.
0+ YOEPursuing a degree in CS/Engineering; proficiency in C/C++ or Rust; strong data structures/algorithms; low-level software and hardware/software co-design; excellent communication.
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
8+ YOE8+ years experience, B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering, strong C skills, OS internals and device driver experience, knowledge of low-level interfaces (PCIe, I2C, SPI, DMA, GPIO), EM/graphics experience preferred.
Open Source Software Engineer: Apache Kafka Committer
Amsterdam or Cork or San Jose or Raleigh or Boston or Seattle
HybridFull Time
NetAppNasdaq: NTAP: Provides intelligent data infrastructure for hybrid cloud environments.
12+ YOE12+ years software engineering experience, current Apache Kafka committer, expert Java, deep Apache Kafka internals knowledge, KIP authoring and open source governance experience, strong written communication and technical judgment.
San Jose or Durham or Mexico City or Bangalore or Pune or Hoofddorp or Belgrade or Barcelona or Singapore or Sydney or Tokyo
$110k-$218k/yrHybridFull Time
NutanixNASDAQ: NTNX: Sells cloud software and hyperconverged infrastructure for enterprises.
Bachelor's or master's in CS/related required; strong knowledge of OS internals and distributed systems; experience with C++, Go or Python; focus on performance, scalability, resiliency and customer-facing production support.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 8+ years programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go, 5+ years testing/launching products, 3+ years software design/architecture; experience with OS internals, VCS, AI/LLM integration.
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
Currently pursuing a PhD in CS or related; proficiency in C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Objective-C, or Swift; mobile (Android/iOS) development knowledge; able to commit ≥3 months; strong communication skills.
Open Source Software Engineer: Apache Kafka Committer
Schiphol-Rijk or United States or Cork or San Jose or Morrisville or Raleigh or Boston or Seattle
HybridFull Time
NetAppNASDAQ: NTAP: Sells enterprise data storage and cloud management software.
12+ YOE12+ years software engineering experience, current Apache Kafka committer, expert Java and deep Kafka internals, proven upstream KIP/Jira delivery, strong written communication and public open-source collaboration.
8+ YOE8+ years building client-side Windows software; expertise in C++, C#, .NET, Windows system programming and internals, networking, debugging, CI/CD; BS/MS in CS or Computer Engineering required.
SiFive: Designs and licenses high-performance RISC-V processor intellectual property.
Software engineer with experience in at least one compiled language and one scripting language; knowledge of modern software practices; production deployments.
Dexmate: Building AI-powered mobile humanoid robots for industrial automation.
Pursuing a degree in CS/SE or related field; strong HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript; experience with React or Vue; REST APIs; collaborative tools; AI-assisted development tools; interest in AI agents and real-time data visualization; basic CI/CD concepts; self-learning; async and sync collaboration.